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HC047

Villa of the Papyri

Cult Space Type:

Cult Room

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Date:

79 A.D.

Structural Type:

Podium; Mosaic

Associated
Cult Spaces:

-

Room Function:

Cult room

Description:

On the southeast side of the house was a cult room. The room was square with an apse on its eastern end. A masonry base sat at the bottom of the apse, which held the feet of a statue. This statue was believed to have been of a gladiator due to the sandals matching those of a Samnite gladiator. The room was highly decorated and had mosaic flooring. The room is not currently visible.

References:

Bassani 2008, pp. 203 (Scheda 20)

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